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The Key announces Chris Kenyon as new CEO
Tuesday 12th February, 2019: The Key, a provider of sector intelligence and resources for education…
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Self-disclosure of criminal records during the recruitment process in schools
New data protection law makes it more difficult to seek self-disclosure of criminal records during the job application process. Data protection should not be a barrier to safeguarding but, under the GDPR, you need to justify that self-disclosure is both 'necessary and proportionate'. Our view…
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Rural headteachers caught in “perfect storm” of unique challenges governed by their setting
Friday 12th October 2018: Schools in rural communities across England are struggling to cope under…
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Exams and tests cause the greatest amount of anxiety for nearly a quarter of young people – August, 2018
Pupils were asked to say which of a list of potential worries causes them the greatest amount of anxiety.  The most commonly-selected response was ‘performing well in school exams and tests’. The next most frequently…
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The Key helps schools tackle workload with launch of new resources – June, 2018
25 JUNE, 2018, LONDON: The Key, the organisation providing leadership and management support to schools,…
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Leading MIS provider acquired by The Key – June, 2018
13 JUNE 2018, LONDON: The Key and ScholarPack – a cloud-based management information system (MIS) provider for primary schools – have joined forces to offer schools an easy to use MIS that ensures they comply with statutory regulations, are able to effectively manage their day-to-day…
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Fergal Roche says farewell to The Key – May, 2018
21 MAY 2018, LONDON: The Key Support Services, the organisation providing leadership and management support…
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Headteachers forced to do menial tasks at unfilled rural schools – The Guardian, October 2018
More than four in 10 rural schools in England are undersubscribed and therefore facing significant budget shortfalls,…
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Soham murder inquiry chair backs Telegraph campaign as he demands Government keep children safe online – The Daily Telegraph, August 2018
The Soham murders inquiry chair has backed the Telegraph’s Duty of Care Campaign, as he demands that ministers do more to keep children safe online. Lord Bichard, a crossbench peer, said that while awareness about child safety has improved in the past 15 years, the Government needs to…
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Managing expectations in education – Education Technology, August 2018
With ICT provision for educational institutions becoming increasingly advanced, we investigate how managed ICT is…
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Half of schools aren’t ready for GDPR data protection officer requirement – Schools Week, March 2018
Half of schools are not yet ready to meet their legal duty to appoint a data protection officer, although the deadline for an appointment is fast approaching. New research by The Key, seen exclusively by Schools…
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More primary school children suffering stress from Sats, survey finds – The Guardian, May 2017
Eight out of 10 school leaders say fear of academic failure has lead to increase…
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Four out of 10 schools letting out buildings to raise money, study finds – The Guardian, March 2017
Schools facing budget cuts are setting up daycare provision and hosting weddings and fitness classes to boost finances. Schools facing budget cuts are hosting weddings, setting up nurseries and laying on community fitness classes to try to bring in additional money to boost their finances, according to…
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Online criticism from parents wearing down teachers – BBC News, November 2016
A primary school head teacher has revealed that she ended up on anti-depressants after parents…
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